Similarities Between Tom Sawyer And Huckleberry Finn

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The Adventures of Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn”
Now how does a respectful town boy become friends with a ruffian orphan boy? How is it that they have many adventures together but hold so many differences? “The Adventures of Tom Sawyer by Mark Twain” show many character contrasts between Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn, but also many similarities which lead to their friendship.
Tom Sawyer grew up with his Aunt Polly, Brother Sid, and Sister Mary. He tries to get out of work and responsibilities as much as he can, but in the end he always does as he is told. Though Tom runs away and always talks about leaving his home behind, he truly does love his family and cannot stand being away for long. As he is out in the woods, he tries to smoke but in the end he finds it makes him ill and does not try it again.(chapter 18, pg 142) Tom enjoys playing as though he is Robin Hood and his friends are merry men, while out in the woods. He wishes to get married to a girl whom he likes very much, and he believes likes him as well. Tom possesses a large sum of money and though he protests, he enjoys using the money to live a …show more content…

Similar to Huck who is troublesome, though he does not go to school or church, he causes chaos by taking food, startling people and being reckless. Though the boys are troublesome they become heroes to the town many times. Tom sneaks out of the house many times with Huckleberry Finn, which tends to cause more trouble than its worth. One night when they are out they witness a murder, but they are too afraid to confess so they keep “mum” about the situation. On many accounts they sneak about looking for treasure, or to go pirating, but get riled up from their beliefs in witches and lore. However while following a Spaniard around, he led them to find a treasure making the two boys richer then they could

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